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[philoxenia]

[ Well, that gets the attention of another fish(?) who's also chilling out in the fountain. The Luvdisc swims on over, curious, which gets her trainer's attention. ]

Oh-- don't bother them, okay?

[ The Luvdisc pays her no mind and kind of butts against the fish. Awful. ]

[gautsome]

[Sylvain glances toward the fish for a moment, squinting when he realizes that his fish problem has multiplied somehow. At least this one is a little prettier, and even has a bit of spunk. It reminds him of Hilda, now that he thinks about it.

The voice tears him from his thoughts. It's a woman's voice, which means as he turns to face her, there's a fair amount of charm painted across his face.]

Oh, it is not a bother at all, lovely.

[philoxenia]

[ Honestly, she isn't sure what to say to that--it's one thing to have that reassurance that he's not bugged, but also--

"Lovely"? Compliment? Ever seen someone lowkey short-circuit? Because that's what's going on here. Luckily--for Mira, unluckily for Sylvain--her Luvdisc decides to take action.

And water guns him, right in the face. For a moment, she's absolutely stunned into silence, but the next she puts her pokemon in its ball. She's definitely panicking now. ]

I'm really sorry about that!

[gautsome]

[He can tell his schmoozing is having some effect, and it only serves to widen his grin. He starts to ease a little closer, another line forming on his lips, when the cold water splashes across his face.

He splutters, looking from woman to fish, and back again. He wipes at his face, flicks wet strands of hair from his eyes, all while he tries to process their situation.]

What -- What was that for?

[philoxenia]

I-I have no idea, she's never done that before!

[ She's absolutely extremely flustered now, and she tucks the ball away in her bag. At least with the Luvdisc put away, it won't spray a complete stranger in the face again. ]

I'm really sorry, here--

[ She pulls a towel out of her bag and offers it to him. It's the very least she could do. ]

[gautsome]

[Sylvain takes the towel, too flustered to even try to navigate his fingers into brushing hers. That might have been romantic, might have salvaged the moment. As it is, though, he's just left gaping.]

It's -- [He towels off his hair rigorously] It's no problem. She probably just got too excited or. Something?

[philoxenia]

[ She's absolutely mortified--is time travel possible in this place? She's never wished so desperately to redo a meeting, but at least he doesn't... seem mad. There's that, at least. ]

M-maybe so. I think she's still young, so... [ She clears her throat. ] At least she won't bother you again. I... really am sorry. Is there any way I can make it up to you?

[gautsome]

Oh, you don't need to worry about that. [Though, now that he's got the water out of his eyes, he's able to get an even better look at the woman. It's likely the shock talking, but the impromptu shower almost seems worth it.

Maybe he can work this whole thing to his advantage.]

Though I wouldn't say no to something like lunch. If you are offering.

[philoxenia]

Just lunch?

[ ... It's pretty clear she isn't reading much into this, beyond the surface level. Besides, it's no big issue for her--she's got quite a bit of money from scrappy kids trying to fight her pets. ]

I don't mind. Though, ah... I'm not really familiar with this place, since I've just gotten here. [ And then she remembers-- ] I'm Mira, by the way.

[gautsome]

For now, at least. [He suppresses the urge to wink -- he's had enough women asking him if his face was broken for a lifetime, thank you. Instead, he smiles as saccharine as possible. Who could say no to that face.]

I know of a few places, if you would like some recommendations. Any preferences, though? The lady ought to choose -- it is only polite.

[philoxenia]

[ ... well, she's a little more relaxed now that she knows he's not put out by the whole thing. She has to admit, he has a nice smile. ]

Preferences... I'm not too picky, but I do like seafood.

[gautsome]

Seafood, huh? [A voice in the back of his mind whispers something about oysters. He pushes the thought down for the time being.]

Think I could manage that. From what I hear, we're close enough to a coastal city that it might actually be decent.

[philoxenia]

Ah, really?

[ ... There's something about the way her eyes light up... Truthfully, she's always lived by the ocean, so it's a comfort to know she's not far from it.

Count her in, then. ]

Then... lead the way?

[gautsome]

Suuuure thing. [He hesitates just a moment, flipping out his Pokegear as he does. Truth told, he isn't entirely familiar with the area. He can fumble about, he's sure, but... He might have talked himself into a hole here.]

Just need directions -- still not totally used to this place.

[He finds what he's looking for rather quickly, or at least he thinks he does. The summary of the restaurant says it mentions seafood, at least. It'll probably work.]

Alright, right this way, then.

[At least he doesn't try to reach for her hand, or wrap an arm around her waist. Small miracles.]

[philoxenia]

[ ... She might not have her empathy (that is pretty damn weird, but not entirely unwelcome) but she is still somewhat observant. So she notes the hesitation, but mercifully, she's not going to bring it up. No use risking the possibility of embarrassing the guy, especially after he'd gotten blasted in the face.

She nods, then looks to the fountain. ]

Oh-- ... That's your fish, isn't it?

[ Is he just going to leave the little fella there? It's a fountain, so maybe it'd be fine, but.... ]

[gautsome]

[Oh. Right. That thing.

Sylvain turns around, scratching at the back of his neck sheepishly. He does his best to feign some crippling embarrassment, pointedly avoiding the woman's eyes as he backtracks toward the fountain and holds his ball out for the Feebas.

An accident, nothing more. Look at how charming and endearing he is!]

It looks like I just keep getting embarrassed, huh?

[philoxenia]

[ Hmm. ... She hadn't expected him to be embarrassed, and she tilts her head slightly. ]

Maybe... or maybe it's just a "forgetting something that's brand new" type of thing?

[ ... Nevermind that it would be pretty sus if someone forgot their pet but like. It's fine. Besides, he got blasted in the face, she's not gonna drag him any more. ]

[gautsome]

[Sylvain snaps his fingers, nodding perhaps too enthusiastically.]

Yeah, yeah, that's exactly it! I don't think I have ever had a pet. Not used to having to keep up with thme.

[philoxenia]

I'm sure if it wasn't a fish, it would definitely remind you.

[ Unless there are fish that have sprouted legs here-- oh, that's a horrifying image. No, thank you! Anyway-- ]

Now that you've got your fish secured, shall we?

[gautsome]

Yeah, off we go.

[He glances at his 'Gear again to make sure he has the right way marked, and then heads off again.]

So. Given your nervousness, I would say you haven't been here long, right?